Erawan National Park in Kanchanaburi has temporarily closed all tourism activities and overnight stays after worsening forest fires and hazardous PM2.5 pollution levels exceeded safety standards, officials said on 21 April 2026.
Park chief Phiphat Chimpli said the closure follows ongoing forest fire and haze conditions in the area, which have pushed the 24-hour average PM2.5 level to 42.9 micrograms per cubic metre—considered harmful to both visitors and staff. He added that some areas of the park have already been damaged by the fires.
The Erawan National Park announced the suspension of tourism and camping services from 21 April 2026 at 13:00 onwards. Officials said the move is aimed at ensuring public safety and allowing staff to focus on firefighting operations and environmental recovery.
Park authorities said they are coordinating with Kanchanaburi provincial officials to widely inform the public and are closely monitoring air quality and fire conditions. The park will reopen once conditions return to normal and the area is deemed safe, with updates available through its official Facebook page.
